MINUTES
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING

Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Harrison C. Bristoll, Jr., W. Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz and J. Brian Kirby, W. S. Ingersoll, Town Manager, Joan Merryman, Stenographer, and guests.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Bristoll moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 18, 2000 be approved as presented, was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey announced that the Utilities Commission has cash on hand and in banks of $387,385.44.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that Mr. Capel was not present due to his wife's illness. Mr. Ingersoll reported that there had been a leak in the million gallon standpipe. He said the standpipe was drained and welded where they thought the leak was at a cost of $1700. He said when the standpipe was filled back up with water the leak was still there so they came back, drained it, and fixed the leak at no extra cost. Mr. Ingersoll said Mr. Capel had advised that the standpipe was scheduled this year to be drained, sanitized and repainted. Mr. Capel had estimated the cost for this at between $10,000 and 20,000. The men who repaired the leak said the repainting would cost more than that.

Mr. Ingersoll said we have received a draft of the Consent Order which was discussed previously and he will distribute copies to the Council. He said the Consent Order will not be finalized until the Town determines what we will do to correct the problem. He said in general a letter will go out saying we will conform to what they say and we may leave it open as to a solution, spray irrigation or sand filters, etc.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any questions or comments. There being none, Mayor Bailey asked the Council to review the bills. Mr. Kirby moved that the bills be paid as presented, was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mr. Bristoll moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:34 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously.